Meanwhile the Rail North Partnership, along with the Department for Transport and Transport for the North, have agreed an action plan with Northern to introduce improved driver rostering, training and additional contingency drivers.

A spokesman for Northern said: "We fully understand the frustration felt by our customers and would like to again apologise for the unacceptable service many have experienced.

"We are absolutely committed to resolving the service issues and are working around the clock to get back on track and to give customers more certainty around the services we operate."

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